3-bedroom homes in Motor City
What 3-bedroom homes in Motor City cost, rent for and earn. From 116 DLD sales and 208 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
#5 of 42 areas for 3-bedroom homes by net yield
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 4.76%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 116 sales, 208 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Rent minus service charge and 5% for vacancy and management, divided by price plus 6% buying costs.
- Leaves out
- Mortgage interest and tax in your home country.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 116 sales, 208 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median rent divided by median price.
- Leaves out
- Every cost of owning and buying.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 208 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 116 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
How the net yield is built
| Median rent a year | AED 175,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 2,250 sqft) | −AED 33,750 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 8,750 |
| Net rent a year | AED 132,500 |
| Median ready price | AED 2.40M |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 144,240 |
| Total cost | AED 2.55M |
| Net yield | 5.20% |
Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. The real figure for a building is on its Mollak invoice.
Cash needed to buy at the median price
Converted at European Central Bank reference rates of 26 October 2026, through the dirham's fixed US dollar rate (3.6725). Indicative only: your bank's rate will differ.
| Cash buyer | Mortgage, 25% down | |
|---|---|---|
| Price or down payment | AED 2.40M | AED 601,000 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 151,424 | AED 178,154 |
| Total cash needed | AED 2.56M | AED 779,154 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 11,042 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 10,022 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 1,020 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in Motor City
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom homes | 5.81% | AED 928K | AED 72K |
| 4-bedroom homes | 4.23% | AED 4.43M | AED 270K |
| Studios | 6.51% | AED 626K | AED 52K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 5.93% | AED 1.46M | AED 115K |
Areas ranked near this one for 3-bedroom homes
All 42 areas for 3-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Living Legends | 5.43% | AED 2.00M | AED 150K |
| 2 | Jumeirah Golf Estates | 5.31% | AED 4.19M | AED 273K |
| 3 | Rukan | 5.26% | AED 2.10M | AED 130K |
| 4 | JVT | 5.21% | AED 2.60M | AED 180K |
| 6 | Silicon Oasis | 5.18% | AED 1.52M | AED 110K |
| 7 | Al Furjan | 5.17% | AED 2.45M | AED 170K |
| 8 | MBR City District One | 5.09% | AED 4.08M | AED 260K |
| 9 | Arjan | 4.93% | AED 2.10M | AED 150K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 3-bedroom homes in Motor City earn?
3-bedroom homes in Motor City earn a median gross rental yield of 7.28%: a median rent of AED 175,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 2.40M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.20%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 3-bedroom home in Motor City?
At the median ready price of AED 2.40M, a cash buyer needs about AED 2.56M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 779,154.
Can a 3-bedroom home in Motor City qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 2.40M, at or above the AED 2M property level for the 10-year Golden Visa. Each owner's share must reach AED 2M. Confirm the current rules with the GDRFA before you buy.
How does Motor City compare with other areas for 3-bedroom homes?
Motor City ranks 5 of 42 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Living Legends at 5.43%.
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Sources: DLD sales (116 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (208), via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Fees are typical figures. Source · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.